Apple Logic (1.1) - Manual (Page 10)

10 Chapter 1 Setting Up Logic
If you don’t have a MIDI keyboard handy, Logic allows you to use the computer
keyboard for MIDI note entry. Just press the Caps Lock key to activate this mode, and to
display this onscreen keyboard.
Connecting Audio
There are countless optional audio interfaces available, and at least as many ways that
they can be set up and used with Logic and external audio gear. Given the differing
requirements and working methods of people across the world, there is no one size fits
all solution for connecting an audio interface.
Note: Tips on setting up Logic with an audio interface and external mixer can be found
in the Appendices of this guide, and in the Logic reference.
In the simplest scenario, you would use the internal audio interface of your computer
for monitoring and recording audio. In order to avoid sending audio to the built-in
speaker, you should connect the audio out of the computer to a hi-fi system, external
amplifier or a mixer. You will require an appropriate cable to do so. Such cables can be
obtained from your local music or electronics shop.
The computer is equipped with a 3.5 mm stereo jack connector for audio output, so
you’ll need a cable with a 3.5 mm stereo jack plug at one end and plugs that fit your hi-
fi system, your amp or your mixer inputs at the other end. Connections on most hi-fi
systems are Cinch (RCA) plugs. Most mixers are equipped with either Cinch or 6.3 mm
Jack (phono or 1/4 inch) plugs.
Note: The Appendices contain further information on Mac OS X audio options, driver-
specific options and related Logic parameters.